"NewsNation and Megyn Kelly Take Center Stage in Hosting GOP Presidential Debates"
NewsNation will host the fourth 2024 GOP presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has increased the requirements for candidates to qualify for the debate stage, including polling at 6% or higher in national or early state polls and garnering a minimum of 80,000 unique donors. During the third GOP debate, Nikki Haley faced attacks from fellow candidates, highlighting her perceived strength among non-Trump Republicans. Haley has been gaining momentum and positioning herself as a viable Trump alternative, with positive polling and a strong performance in battleground states.